8 of 8 DemandTrendPermanent Contract Management Jobs in the North West

goods and services. Conduct RFQs (Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to drive competitive pricing. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives. 2) Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions. 3) Cost Management … Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment. Act as the primary point of contact for indirect procurement queries. 5) Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements. Mitigate risks through effective contract management and supplier due diligence. 6) Operational Excellence: Maintain accurate records … streamline processes and improve efficiency. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Strong understanding of indirect procurement categories, including supplier markets and cost drivers. Familiarity with procurement methodologies, such as category management and strategic sourcing. Knowledge of contract law and supplier performance management. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in procurement tools and software. Ability to More ❯

goods and services. Conduct RFQs (Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to drive competitive pricing. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives. 2) Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions. 3) Cost Management … Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment. Act as the primary point of contact for indirect procurement queries. 5) Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements. Mitigate risks through effective contract management and supplier due diligence. 6) Operational Excellence: Maintain accurate records … streamline processes and improve efficiency. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Strong understanding of indirect procurement categories, including supplier markets and cost drivers. Familiarity with procurement methodologies, such as category management and strategic sourcing. Knowledge of contract law and supplier performance management. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in procurement tools and software. Ability to More ❯

In addition to the above, you'll act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement initiatives align with business needs, collaborating with internal departments.You'll proactively inform management and the wider organisation of their spend, influencing and promoting strategic sourcing and optimizing spend, giving stakeholders appropriate assistance to ensure that supplier are effective in their daily operational … Regional teams & effectively implement projects in designated markets. What you need is: Bachelor's degree in any field Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect categories and services Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier performance management skills Ability to develop and implement category strategies that drive value creation for the organization Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa More ❯

and attending work on site five days per week. You will provide leadership and guidance to the Technical & Sales Support teams along with providing general administrative support ranging from contract administration, client management support and accounts support. You will also be responsible for producing weekly reports for management. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Managing the Technical and Sales support … including domestic & international clients Being instrumental in implementing sales contracts for new and existing clients. Processing invoices in a timely manner. You will be pivotal in promoting CRM (Sugar) contract management support and supporting the TSS team; the primary focus is to assist in any revisions required to existing client feeds. Ongoing, this may involve the introduction of … using a CRM system. Previous experience of liaising with clients and working within a sales team to manage client queries. Setting up and supporting external and internal communication mechanisms. Contract Administration i.e. Service Level Agreements, Supplier Agreements and invoicing exposure. Previous experience of working on multiple tasks and managing a large workload. Strong communication skills. Critical thinking and problem More ❯

A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of IT spend. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to global stakeholders, complex procurement challenges, and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across software … cloud services, and IT consultancy. Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in … IT category management within a global or complex organisation. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester ; hybrid working available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and shape the More ❯

A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of IT spend. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to global stakeholders, complex procurement challenges, and transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across software … cloud services, and IT consultancy. Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories. Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals. Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships. Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group. ?? Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in … IT category management within a global or complex organisation. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester ; hybrid working available. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and shape the More ❯

internationally operating engineering business based in Cheshire. They’re seeking a Global Category Manager with strong procurement experience in IT and Energy to enhance their technology infrastructure and energy management globally. Responsibilities Lead strategic sourcing for IT (hardware, software, telecom, cloud services) and Energy (utilities, gas, renewables) Develop Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and present data-driven insights … to senior stakeholders Execute RFx processes, negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and optimise supplier performance Craft Supplier Relationship Management initiatives to drive innovation and ensure sustainable supply Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations Evaluate technical specifications for IT and energy systems to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including cybersecurity … sustainability efforts Skills & Experience strategic sourcing or category procurement covering both IT and Energy Proven experience sourcing hardware, software, telecom, cloud, and energy utilities (electricity, gas, renewables) Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills Comfortable reviewing technical specifications for IT systems and energy Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, Energy, or related field CIPS, SCMP, or More ❯

value, multi-year contracts, focusing on technology and general indirects inc professional services . Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with programme goals and compliance requirements. Manage supplier negotiations, contract drafting, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with legal, finance, and technical teams to ensure value delivery and audit readiness. Support procurement governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels. Ideal … Candidate: Proven experience in complex procurement environments , ideally within global businesses Skilled in technology sourcing and general indirect procurement, contract management, and strategic supplier engagement. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with global interfaces. Available to start within 2 weeks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact programme at the intersection of More ❯